The Toy Poodle or Toy Poodle

If you are considering getting a toy poodle puppy, you should know that this breed is characterized by being small and elegant. Toy poodles are known for their intelligence and trainability, which makes them perfect for those who want a loyal and loving friend.

An adorable dog, super obedient and intelligent, he loves to play ball and is perfect for a companion pet.

What is Toy Poodle called?

Poodle is the breed, also called poodle, while Toy is its type, in this case "mini" or "toy dog" which refers in these dogs only to their size, maintaining the proportions and other characteristics of the breed.

The toy poodle is that dog of poodle or poodle breed measuring on 24 and 28 cm cross height.

The height is what determines its type within the breed, according to the rules of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

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Where to buy a poodle toy in Spain

To buy or adopt a poodle toy, we suggest you read our reviews in these special articles, organized by cities or communities in Spain.

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Recommended breeders in other countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Mexico.

Care and information about the poodle toy

Toy poodles (also called toy poodles) require specific care.

That's why we recommend you to read all our content specially created for you to be an expert in their care, so that your furry friend enjoys health and well-being at any time of the year.

Physical appearance and characteristics

Weight

A toy poodle must weigh less than approximately 5 kgalthough the FCI regulations do not contemplate the weight but only the height at the withers of these poodles.

But for reference, it is best to maintain an appropriate weight for them. They are small, light and compact dogs. This allows them to have great agility to run and jump. They usually jump up to 3 times their height.

Temperament and Personality

Positive aspects: Like their older siblings, the Toy Poodle is intelligent, eager to please, quick to learn and a loving and loyal pet. He loves children and children love him! He is the perfect match for a child without siblings, playmate and very playful, always up for a walk or any kind of jumping, running or ball game.

Despite their small stature, Toy Poodles are energetic dogs that enjoy playing and spending time outdoors. However, they are also content with home life and can adapt well to a quiet environment. Their cheerful and affectionate nature makes them ideal partners and loyal friends.

• This breed is famous for its intelligence and temperament. friendly, demonstrating a great loyalty to their owners.
• Although Toy Poodles are relatively easy to train, it is crucial to provide them with socialization constant to teach them to relate correctly with other people and dogs.
• It is essential that the owner takes a leadership role, establishing clear rules and boundaries to encourage appropriate behavior. See:

Negative aspects: They can be aggressive with people outside their families or with other dogs. They should have early socialization with other people and pets, and a firm hand in their training in order to make their social behavior improve. If raised with young children they tend not to have these traits.

See: What is the poodle like? Character and temperament

We recommend you to read before buying a toy poodle: 7 reasons to have a toy poodle

History of the toy poodle

The first toy poodles

After breeders created the miniature or dwarf poodle, they kept trying to decrease the size, due to its great acceptance.

Thus they tried to make a "toy" or "TOY" type dog, and although it has been suggested that some other Toy type breeds may have been used to accelerate this progress, it is certain that the smallest miniature specimens were used to make the crosses.

Between the 1940s and 1950s, the breed had already established itself and was granted the status of a separate breed or rather as a "type" within the poodle breed, with the appearance of the "Poodles".Toy Poodle".

The Toy Poodle or Toy Poodle is identical to the standard and miniature, in proportions, except for its size.

Ideal pet dog

These furry, became the favorite pet dogs for families, and much more the Toy Poodle type, due to its endearing size, docility, temperament and great sociability.

They are more than just pets, they are family.

And they are ideal for kids too. If you don't believe us, take a look at this article with our review on the best companion dogs.

See also: 7 reasons to have a toy poodle

Toy Poodle hair

The coat of a Toy Poodle is curly, naturally fine-textured and very dense.
Don't miss these funny hairstyles for Toy poodles

If you want to know all about poodle color and coat look here 👇 There are many colors but the most popular ones are the. poodle toy whitethe blackthe chocolatethe red and the apricot.

See the brown toy poodle and its characteristics here: Adorable adult brown toy poodle

Other colors of poodle toy

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He is very caring: The poodle toy can be a very good protector of your home, not because it will harm, but because it can warn with its acute hearing about any strange noise and alert. They always bark at any sign of intruders near or around the house. Their bark is a good alarm for any house.

An ideal puppy for children

It is perfect for children, it is very docile and they can carry it easily. They also love to play, run and be pampered a lot. And it is very tolerant to rough treatment from children. And if we add that they do not pull hair, they are great for those children who suffer from asthma, allergies or respiratory problems.

In addition, many studies show that having a pet helps children strengthen their immune system.

VIEW: What is a poodle toy and why should you adopt one?

Activity level of the Toy Poodle

The smallest of the poodles is an active dog, which adapts well to a small house or apartment and enjoys being pampered. 

Their exercise needs are minimal. Although it can be called "a toy" ( toy means toy is not robust enough to be the pet of a very young child, due to its fragility.

But if the child is already at least 4 years old or older, then yes, he or she can already be the ideal playmate and it is undoubtedly a great companion for adults.
Originally, poodles were hunting dogs, especially the larger types, which is why they are so active and need walks and stimulation. Today they are dogs of company.

The toy poodle is a companion dog. In Argentina they are commonly called lap dogbecause they love to be carried on their lap, and are very cuddly.

On the other hand, the Toy Poodle breed requires a lot of exercise. So do not neglect their daily walks and play with them a lot. 

What is the truffle of a toy poodle like??

 This should be black for all colors, especially in the white toy poodle (which can often be discolored), the only exception to this rule is in chocolate-brown poodles, since the nose, in this case is brown.

If this is not the case, it indicates a pigmentation problem. You can read more about this problem in Poodle nose and depigmentation.

How long does a toy poodle live?

The smallest poodle is a dog of great longevity, living up to 18 years. That is why it needs you to take good care of its food and teeth. This way it will be able to live a good old age.

VIEW: How long does a toy poodle live? Life expectancy and care

Price of a Toy poodle

The Toy poodle is the most demanded, which is the most expensive variety. In Europe you can find toy poodle puppies from 550 € to 950 or 1000 €.
The price depends on the breeder and pedigree.
The pedigree is a great guarantee and it is what assures its size. Professional breeders can assure you with documents who are the parents of the puppy and can assure you of its size.
The papers (pedigree) is the guarantee and certificate, these are of utmost importance and with them we can study everything about the puppy's family, size, diseases, background, etc.

Adopt a toy poodle

If you want to adopt a toy poodle, do not stop reading: Where to find a poodle for adoption?

Toy Poodle Care

Grooming and combing of Toy Poodles

Like the Medium and Giant Standard, the Toy Poodle's coat requires frequent brushing and combing, as well as trimming and shearing to maintain one of the traditional and show poodle looks and haircuts. 

His hair is curly and tends to tangle and mat and requires trims every 3 to 5 weeks.

Mini toy poodle ?

 The concept of mini toy poodle is not valid, according to the royal canine society of Spain RSCE there are 4 sizes of poodle, giant poodle, medium poodle, dwarf poodle and toy poodle (the smallest).

The same is established in the FCI regulations for these poodles, which are the smallest of the breed.

In Spain and Europe this type of poodle does not exist, while in other countries, such as Argentina or Brazil, they are already accepted. SEE: Mini Toy Poodle

So to speak of mini toy poodle is not really correct, since they do not exist, there is nothing smaller than the toy poodle whose height can reach up to 28 cm.

See this note to learn about the types of poodles and this one to know how to measure my poodle

Photos of Toy Poodle Dogs

Tips for buying a Toy Poodle

We recommend you to buy your puppy in a kennel, as they will be able to guarantee its toy size and will also give you references about its ancestors.
It is preferable to look for national breeders, preferably specialized in a few breeds.

Those who breed a multitude of different breeds inspire little confidence in the quality and health of their poodles.

In Spain, by law, any breeder or store must offer you 10 days guarantee for viral problems and 1 year for congenital problems.

Verify that you are offered these guarantees, and do not forget the invoice for possible claims.

In addition to the invoice, they must give you the veterinary record and in case of pedigree, they will also give you the registration form or the pedigree (the way to do it varies from one breeder to another). See: Poodle with Pedigree in Spain. What does Pedigree or Pedigree mean? - Uses

Cow to train a Poodle toy dog?

It is a very intelligent breed, so it requires a lot of discipline. It is advisable to carry out a method of education based on positive systems.

These systems are based on rewards, either with small snacks or through sound with a clicker.

With a positive system, the dog will always be happy and willing to perform positive or good actions. It is very important to perform approval (give the reward) followed by the dog's good action, if you do it later, he will not be able to associate it with the action. See: How to raise a puppy poodle toy?

Our website specializes in the breed, so you will also find articles on other sizes that may interest you and we have prepared free resources, such as a poodle care guide of any kind, as well as articles for playing with them, for traveling with your pet by plane and much more. We hope you enjoy them.

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